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CureSearch Research Funding DrivesNew Brain Cancer Treatments May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, highlighting a critical topic in the childhood cancer community as brain cancers account for 25% of all childhood and adolescent cancer diagnoses. Brain tumor types include medulloblastoma (the most common), high- and low-grade glioma, Primitive […]
Every dollar donated to CureSearch is special to us, but sometimes the stories behind the dollar not only represent a desire to help cure cancer, but also acts as a memorial to those who have gone before. We sat down
A Heart of Gold – Grandparents Give in Memory of Madison Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Langan Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2282 | betsy.langan@curesearch.org Jacksonville, Fla. – When Melissa Zona attends CureSearch’s Superheroes Unite! Event in Jacksonville, Fla. on December 9, she’ll not only support the advancement of children’s cancer research,
No Evidence of Disease: Jacksonville Teen Beats Cancer, Goes Back to School Read More »
For Immediate Release Contact: Michelle McGhee, Regional Manager, Development (240) 235-2210 | michelle.mcghee@curesearch.org Family of Alisa Finley to take part in children’s cancer research event Commerce City, CO – As a rising junior at Colby High School in Colby, Kan.,
Legacy of Cancer-Stricken Teen Inspires Participants, Volunteers for Upcoming Fundraiser Read More »
6 Years Old at Diagnosis. My superhero’s name is Aleya Moehring. She is like most 6 year olds – she loves swimming, Barbie dolls, playing the Wii and interacting with other kids. But just recently, she was diagnosed with pilomyxoid
Aleya Moehring, Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma Read More »
You don’t often see a retired grandfather of three hang-gliding over Rio de Janeiro, but that’s exactly what Kurt Penney did back in 2011. In fact, that’s just one of the many outdoor adventures he and his family have tackled
Ultimate Hiker Kurt Penney Takes on a Big Challenge for a Small (But Strong) Girl Read More »
Janet Demeter’s role as a mother has had most profound effect on her life, and it is what inspired her to become a writer, advocate and radio show host. On October 28, 2011, after receiving the results from an MRI
How an Angel Inspired Janet Demeter to Create Childhood Cancer Talk Radio Read More »
(MIT Technology Review) – In the past 30 years, childhood deaths from cancer have declined by 50 percent overall, but those from pediatric brain cancer have only decreased by 30 percent. Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children’s
Genetic Testing Offers New Hope for Children with Brain Cancer Read More »
2 Years Old at Diagnosis. My name is Patricia, and I am Daniela’s mom. Daniela is known to her friends and family as “Nini.” On June 26, 2009, on her second birthday, Nini was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor
Daniela Alvarez, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) Read More »
It’s a great feeling knowing that others are as dedicated to finding cures for children with cancer as CureSearch is. One such organization is Harlan’s Heroes, which was founded by Jacki and Jonathan after their son Harlan passed away from
An Ally in the Fight to Help Children Battling Cancer Read More »
